A look at India's first asymmetrical cable-stayed 'Signature Bridge' in Delhi

India's 1st asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge, the Signature Bridge in Delhi will be inaugurated on Sunday by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. Take a look at the 575-metre long architectural marvel.

Signature Bridge, Delhi (Picture Credit: Manish Sisodia Twitter)&nbsp

New Delhi: India's first asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge, Delhi's Signature Bridge will be opened for public from Monday (November 5). The bridge built on the Yamuna river near Wazirabad will shorten the travel time between the north and north-eastern part of Delhi. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal will inaugurate the bridge today (November 4).

It may be noted that the bridge will a 154 - metre high glass viewing box which will offer people a panoramic view of the national capital. There will be four elevators with a combined capacity of 50 people which will take the visitors to the viewing box. Delhi Deputy CM said that the bridge will be turned into a tourist spot within two to three months sometimes during the second phase of development.

(Picture Credit: Manish Sisodia Twitter)

The bridge is 575 metres in length and will also have sage selfie spots where visitors/tourists can click selfies. The bridge is expected to reduce the traffic burden on Wazirabad bridge.

(Picture Credit: Manish Sisodia Twitter)

(Picture Credit: Manish Sisodia Twitter, ANI)

Worth mentioning here is that the bridge was proposed in 2004 at an estimated cost of Rs 494 crore. Because several delays, the 575-metre long bridge was completed in 14 years. The bridge was expected to be built for Commonwealth Games in 2010 at a projected cost of Rs 1,131. Due to several issues,s the project was delayed further which hiked the cost to Rs 1,594 crore.

A look at India's first asymmetrical cable-stayed 'Signature Bridge' in DelhiDescription:India's 1st asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge, the Signature Bridge in Delhi will be inaugurated on Sunday by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. Take a look at the 575-metre long architectural marvel.Times Now